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ZOO 102 Animal Distribution and Biodiversity Conservation in Nigeria Objective Question
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How is the 'fundamental niche' of a species distinguished from its 'realised niche'?
Options
A The fundamental niche is only occupied during winter
B The fundamental niche includes all potentially suitable conditions
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C The realised niche is always larger than the fundamental niche
D The realised niche ignore the effects of competition
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The fundamental niche is the full potential range of conditions, while the realised niche is the actual range occupied due to biotic constraints. The realised niche is almost always smaller than the fundamental.

Hint

Think of 'potential' versus 'actual' living space.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 102
Topic: Animal Distribution and Biodiversity Conservation in Nigeria
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
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